insert_link APO International Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) holds strategic talks with African Union on the operationalization of the Africa Peace Support Missions [[{"value":"The ECOWAS Commission’s department for Political Affairs, Peace Keeping and Security on Monday, 22nd April, 2024, is hosting a high leveled delegation from the African Union, UN Human Rights and EU delegation to the AU, led by the Commissioner for political affairs for a 2 day strategic and technical cooperation meeting aimed at integrating and implementing the Afrian Union Accountability and Compliance Framework (AUCF) into peacekeeping missions across the region. The […] todayApril 26, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Carbon tax on fossils fuels, marine and aviation transport could generate additional development financing for Africa [[{"value":"A carbon taxation regime covering carbon tax on fossil fuel, maritime transport, and aviation could generate additional funds to support the Africa energy transition, says Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of ECA at a dialogue on carbon markets and development held on the sidelines of the tenth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “If combined with other policy measures, carbon tax could help to mitigate those residual […] todayApril 26, 2024 7
insert_link APO International African Union and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Discuss Terrorism, Violent Extremism and The Resurgence of Coups in Africa [[{"value":"The African continent is currently facing the scourges of terrorism and violent extremism, as well as the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government. These developments have adverse negative impact on the peace, security, and stability of African communities. These were comments made by Ambassador Jainaba Jagne, Permanent Representative of The Gambia to the African Union and Chairperson of the African Union Peace and Security Council for the month of April […] todayApril 26, 2024 8
insert_link APO International Cote d’Ivoire Vice President Meets Qatar’s Ambassador [[{"value":"HE Vice President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Tiemoko Meyliet Kone met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Cote d'Ivoire Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar."}]] todayApril 25, 2024 7
insert_link APO International Cote d’Ivoire Foreign Minister Meets Qatar’s Ambassador [[{"value":"HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Ivorians Abroad of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Kacou Houadja Leon Adom met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Cote d'Ivoire Mubarak bin Hussein Al Marri in Abidjan. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar."}]] todayApril 25, 2024 4
insert_link APO International United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches New Partnerships to Support Malaria Prevention, Strengthen Infrastructure, and Bolster Food Security in Angola [[{"value":"During her trip to Angola, Administrator Samantha Power announced expanding partnerships that reflect the deepening relationship between the United States and Angola. At Angola’s Instituto Nacional de Investigação em Saúde (National Health Research Institute) Administrator Power announced that USAID-led U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is expanding geographic coverage for malaria prevention and control activities in Angola, to include the province of Moxico. This provides financial and technical assistance that enables […] todayApril 25, 2024 15
insert_link APO International United Kingdom improves access to life-saving malaria drugs [[{"value":"£7.4 million funding from UK will make malaria drugs and tests accessible for countries around the world; over 50 million people will have access to the life-saving drugs and tests by 2027; UK-Indian developed vaccines being rolled out to Sierra Leone, Liberia and Benin. The UK government will improve access to malaria drugs to help tackle one of the biggest killers of children in sub-Saharan Africa, it has been announced […] todayApril 25, 2024 6
insert_link APO International World Malaria Day: Volunteer goes the last mile to save baby boy’s life in Sierra Leone [[{"value":"Malaria is a preventable and curable disease yet continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives every year—mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Discover how a Sierra Leone Red Cross Society volunteer helped save a baby boy from malaria, and how the IFRC is working to tackle the disease around the world. Baindu Momoh is a mother from Gbaigibu in Kailahun district, eastern Sierra Leone. Her village is so small and remote […] todayApril 25, 2024 8
insert_link APO International On the Withdrawal of United States Troops from Niger [[{"value":"As part of ongoing U.S. government negotiations with the National Council for Safeguarding the Homeland (CNSP), U.S. Ambassador to Niger Kathleen FitzGibbon and Major General Kenneth Ekman, Director of Strategy, Engagement and Programs for U.S. Africa Command, will meet with CNSP officials in Niamey on April 25 to initiate discussions on an orderly and responsible withdrawal of U.S. forces from Niger. In the week of April 29, Assistant Secretary of […] todayApril 25, 2024 10